Low applauds Ozil’s ‘great reaction’ to being dropped
Mesut Ozil produced a “great reaction” to being dropped for Germany’s 2-1 win over Sweden and is in contention to start against South Korea on Wednesday, according to Joachim Low.
Watch: Perisic strikes late on to secure maximum points
Ivan Perisic’s late goal ensured Croatia topped World Cup Group D with maximum points as they knocked out a resilient Iceland with a 2-1 win in Rostov-on-Don.
Messi scores 100th goal of World Cup 2018
With the group stages yet to be completed, Russia 2018 has seen its 100th goal thanks to a moment of magic from Argentina star Lionel Messi.
Highlights: Valiant Nigeria fall to late Argentina strike
Lionel Messi’s Argentina advanced to the Fifa World Cup last 16 after defeating Nigeria 2-1 at the Rostov Arena through a late stunner from Marcos Rojo.
Late Rojo winner dumps Nigeria out of World Cup
Marcos Rojo was Argentina’s unlikely hero as his stunning late winner secured a 2-1 victory over Nigeria that kept Lionel Messi’s side in the World Cup.
Watch: France, Denmark play to goalless stalemate
The first 0-0 of the World Cup means both Denmark and France will be playing in the round of 16.
Watch: Guerrero stars as Gareca’s men make proud exit
Peru left the World Cup with their heads held high after goals from Andre Carrillo and Paolo Guerrero earned them a 2-0 win over Australia.
France, Denmark advance to World Cup last 16
France topped Group C to advance to the World Cup last 16 after playing to the first goalless draw of the tournament against Denmark at the Luzhniki Stadium on Tuesday afternoon.
More right than wrong: The 15 VAR decisions in Russia
The VAR system has made its debut at the 2018 Fifa World Cup and there has been no shortage of controversy with 15 formal incidents being reviewed thus far. FourFourTwo South Africa analyses its success.
Adidas releases new World Cup ball for knockouts
One type of ball would usually suffice for a month-long tournament, but Adidas has gone all out for Russia 2018 with a special knockout stage orb.